Old Photograph Barcaldine Castle Scotland

Old photograph of Barcaldine Castle near Oban, Scotland. This Scottish castle was built by Sir Duncan Campbell, of Glenorchy, between 1601 and 1609. The castle fell into desrepair in the later 19th century, when Barcaldine House became the principal residence of the family. It was restored between 1897-1911 and now operates as a hotel. The ghost of Sir Duncan Campbell is said to have been spotted roaming Barcaldine searching for the man who murdered him.



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Old Photographs Tarbert Loch Fyne Scotland

Old photograph of cottages, houses and harbour in Tarbert, Loch Fyne, Scotland. Tarbert has a long history both as a harbour and as a strategic point guarding access to Kintyre and the Inner Hebrides.



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Old Photograph Bracara Loch Morar Scotland

Old photograph of Crofters thatched cottages at Bracara by Loch Morar, Lochaber, Scotland. Loch Morar is the deepest freshwater body in the United Kingdom. In common with Loch Ness there are occasional reports of large unidentified creatures seen in Loch Morar. The monster has been dubbed Morag by locals. After Nessie, it is among the best known of Scotland's legendary monsters. The name Morag is a pun on the name of the Loch, and of the Scottish female name, Morag. Sightings date back to 1887, and include some 34 incidents as of 1981. Sixteen of these involved multiple witnesses. In 1948 " a peculiar serpent like creature about 20 ft long " was reported by nine people in a boat, in the same place as the 1887 sighting. The appearance of the monster traditionally heralds the death of a Clanranald MacDonal. Clan Macdonald of Clanranald is a Scottish clan and a branch of Clan Donald one of the largest Scottish clans. The founder of the Macdonalds of Clanranald is Reginald, 4th great-grandson of Somerled. The Macdonalds of Clanranald descend from Reginald's elder son Allan and the MacDonells of Glengarry descend from his younger son Donald.


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Tour Scotland Video Sundial Stormontfield Perthshire

Tour Scotland travel video of the sundial at St David's Church and Chapel on ancestry, history visit and trip to Stormontfield, Perthshire. The sundial was gifted to the church by Mr R W R Mackenzie.


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Tour Scotland Video Sunset River Tay Perth Perthshire

Tour Scotland video shot at sunset from the Queen's Bridge over the River Tay in Perth, Perthshire, Scotland.

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Tour Scotland Video River Ericht Blairgowrie Perthshire June 19th

Tour Scotland video shot today of the River Ericht in Blairgowrie, Perthshire, Scotland. The River Ericht runs close to the centre of Blairgowrie and takes its name from the Scots Gaelic word for " beauteous " The banks of the river provide a delightful walk at any time of year.

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Perthshire is at the very heart of Scotland and one of the most popular regions for visitors, offering a variety of Highland and Lowland landscapes with some of the most scenic and accessible countryside for shorter walks as well as evidence of its rich history at every turn. Perthshire 40 Town and Country Walks features traditional tourist hubs, such as Pitlochry, Dunkeld and Killin, with its historical connections to the county, as well as countryside around Blairgowrie, Crieff and Aberfeldy, finishing up at the Fair City of Perth and nearby Kinross. Perthshire: 40 Town and Country Walks (Pocket Mountains).

Old Photograph Loch Duich and Eilean Donan Castle Scotland

Old photograph of Loch Duich and Eilean Donan Castle, Scotland. Clan MacRae stronghold dates from 13th century. Ruined by naval bombardment in 1719, rebuilt earlier this century. Causeway, three arched bridge and gateway with portcullis lead through walls up to 14ft thick. Restored chambers, billeting room and banquet hall with furnishings.



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